Relax
Alpha acid
0.3–4%
Beta acid
10–15%
Total oil
1–1.3 mL
Germany
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Relax
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Relax
HoneydewMelonCognacLycheeLavenderLeatherHibiscusLemongrass
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Relax | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 0.3–4% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 10–15% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.3 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Willamette